The document discusses different server solutions for small businesses based on their needs and number of users. It provides an overview of solutions such as Windows Server Foundation for up to 15 users, storage servers for backup and access, Windows SBS for up to 75 users, and Windows Server for more advanced solutions. A flowchart is also included to help determine the best server.

1. Which server
is right for you?

2. Do These Sound Familiar?
D a t a P r o t e c t io n
I am afraid of losing data if my PC crashes
I need to protect sensitive data
I need to restrict data access
D a t a A c c e s s a n d E m p lo y e e P r o d u c t iv it y
It is difficult to access data from outside the office
Business data I was working on offline doesn’t
synchronize with the content on the server
I have multiple versions of the same document
stored in various locations
IT M a in t e n a n c e
Troubleshooting computer problems is a headache
It is time-consuming to manage multiple PCs and servers
I find servers too complex and costly to manage and maintain

3. What Can A Server Solution Do For
You?
A server can help you organize your business to be
more efficient and more secure, helping you get more
done while saving you time and money.
Centrally store to e a s i l y f i n d a n d s h a r e
b u s in e s s in f o r m a t io n
S t a y c o n n e c t e d and up-to-date when working out of
the office
P r o t e c t c r i t i c a l b u s i n e s s i n f o r m a t i o n from
disaster or theft
S h a r e a n d a c c e s s r e s o u r c e s c e n t r a l l y
(i.e. printers, business applications)
R u n y o u r c r i t i c a l b u s i n e s s a p p l i c a t i o n s

4. Finding the Right Server
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20. An ideal server solution for 15 u s e r s o r l e s s ,
Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation is a dependable and
affordable technology foundation for running business
applications and for sharing information and resources.
Run Core or Customized Business Applications
File and Printer Sharing
Mobile and Remote Access
Windows Server Foundation provides flexible role-based deployments for implementing
customized applications or solutions. It is recommended for small businesses with technology
support providers or have good IT knowledge in-house.

21. The ideal storage server solution to help h o m e -
b a s e d and s m a l l b u s i n e s s owners keep
important data automatically b a c k e d u p ,
p r o t e c t e d , o r g a n iz e d , a n d
a c c e s s ib le f r o m v ir t u a lly a n y w h e r e .
Preconfigured and ready to plug-and-play right out
of the box
Affordable and easily expandable
Easy to use and simple to manage and maintain

22. An affordable and e a s y -t o -u s e s e r v e r
solution to help business with u p t o 2 5 u s e r s
protect data, organize and a c c e s s b u s i n e s s
in f o r m a t io n f r o m v ir t u a lly a n y w h e r e ,
document and printer sharing, and quickly connect to
o n l i n e s e r v i c e s and c l o u d -b a s e d
a p p lic a t io n s
Schedule automatic backups
Access important business information on the go
Connect to the Cloud to easily expand business
capabilities

23. Designed for businesses with 7 5 u s e r s o r l e s s ,
SBS 2011 Standard is a s i m p l e - t o -m a n a g e ,
a l l - i n -o n e s o l u t i o n for networking, centralized
data storage, automatic back-up, advanced e-mail and
calendar capabilities, line-of-business support, and
document and printer sharing.
Increase data and network protection
Stay connected to the business while
out of the office
Be ready for the future with a scalable platform to
support your business growth

24. Premium Add-on
M o v i n g t o a n a d d - o n m o d e l also offers more
choices if you want flexibility to purchase additional servers
either up front or as needed.
Windows Server SQL Server 2008 R2
2008 R2 Standard for Small Business
Windows Small Business Server Premium Add-on offers:
• Ability to run a vast number of line-of-business applications on an additional server
• Capacity to make more informed business decisions with the rich analysis and reporting
technologies
• Cost effective solution for a small business environment
• Id e a l f o r :
• Line-of-business (LOB) applications
• Terminal Services Application Mode
• Backup domain controller
• Virtualization
• Other standalone uses

25. An advanced server platform that provides m o r e
c o s t - e f f e c t i v e and r e l i a b l e s u p p o r t for
business workloads. It offers innovative features for
v ir t u a liz a t io n , p o w e r s a v in g s ,
m a n a g e a b i l i t y and helps make it easier for
m o b i l e w o r k e r s to access company resources.
Run demanding LOB Applications
Optimize server utilization
Run your business with confidence with across-
the-board availability and reliability

26. Product Comparison
P roduc t
P ro duc t P o s it io n in g S c e n a r io s L im it a t io n s
S ta te me nt
Entry level server operating system • Needs First Server for shared file/print, document • 15 users
for running business applications management and collaboration, centralized backup, LOB • Single Processor
and sharing information and application (typically has existing Exchange Server or
Hosted Exchange) only
resources.
• Additional Server for LOB application or remote access
Advanced server operating system All Foundation scenarios plus: • Single Virtual Host
with built in virtualization capabilities •Workload upgrade
for increased reliability and security. •IT Efficiency with easier management
•Improved Security
The ideal storage server solution to • Better Protect Important Business Information • 25 users
keep important data automatically • Store, Find, and Share Files from One Centralized • Storage Device
backed up, protected, organized, Location Only
and accessible from virtually • Simplify Deployment and Management
anywhere
Server suite for shared file/print, First server for • 25 users
document management & •Data protection with scheduled automatic backups • Single Domain
collaboration, centralized storage •Accessing important business information on the go
and backup, remote access, and •Connecting to the Cloud to easily expand business
support for LOB applications via the capabilities
cloud.
All-in-one server suite for shared All Essentials Scenarios Plus: 75 users or devices
file/print, document management & •Advanced collaboration with professional email & shared
collaboration via SharePoint, calendars
centralized storage and backup, remote •Mobility solutions & remote PC access
access, on premise email via Exchange
•Simplified administration (user access, network health)
Server and/or SQL for LOB applications
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27. See Technology Solution in Action
• H e l p P r o t e c t D a t a with automatic, daily backups that
enable easy restore of important business information in the
event of a disaster.
• S t a y C o n n e c t e d and quickly access files and
information in the office or from the road through virtually any
Web browser or Internet-enabled phone.
• S a v e T i m e a n d G e t O r g a n i z e d by consolidating
data and organizing documents for easy file access and
information sharing across the business.
• S i m p l i f y I T M a n a g e m e n t with a single console to
proactively manage your IT environment.

28. Next Steps
S c h e d u le t e c h n o lo g y
a s s e s s me nt to :
Identify appropriate solutions
Determine licensing, financing, and
deployment options
Define deployment, training and support
needs
Contact ACE IT Solutions at
908-704-0400 or info@aceits.net
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